Planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
An alert has been issued for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The operation is being conducted by the Forestry Corporation of NSW to manage fuel loads in the region.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at Hanging Rock State Forest, specifically along Forest Way in Hanging Rock (2340). This area is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Hanging Rock area should be aware of the fire activity. As this is a planned hazard reduction burn, the situation is being managed by authorities. The fire is currently listed as under control.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Because this is an active hazard reduction site, smoke may be visible in the surrounding Tamworth region.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The status of the fire is currently maintained as under control by the responsible agency.
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